There is not much information available about the legendary Los Angeles comedy label, Laff Records. Best known as the place where Richard Pryor made his start in comedy, this now defunct label defined the West Coast's brand of funky, filthy comedy in the 70's and early 80's. Laff Records was ground zero for some of the best comedy America had to offer. Very few Laff releases have been put out on CD and that is a shame. There are some real gems to be found.

My goal is to create a fully illustrated discography of Laff releases. Please look over the information below and let me know if I am missing any releases or have missing or incorrect information. If you have any cover images that are missing, please contact me.

With enough help, I hope to have a complete discography before too long. Everyone who contributes will be listed on this page (if they wish to be). Thanks!

THANKS TO WARREN DEBENHAM FOR ALL HIS HELP

information in blue is unknown or unconfirmed

THE LAFF RECORDS
ILLUSTRATED DISCOGRAPHY

Kip Addotta

Comedian Of The United States

LP

A232

1985

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Kip Addotta

I Hope Im Not Out Of Line

LP

A215

1981

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Kip Addotta

I Hope Im Not Out Of Line
(5 track promo)

LP

A215

1981

Special 5 track promo edition in a generic white label with a custom promo sticker on either side. Has the same catalog number as the retail release.

The vinyl has a custom white label. It is divided into A.M. F.M. (Side 1) with Gemini's, Paranoia & Dieting and F.M. (Side 2) with Laughter & Separation/

Kip Addotta

I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus b/w same

7 promo

024

1984

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Kip Addotta

Im So Miserable Without You
(Its Just Like Having You Around)
b/w A State Of The Humor Address

7

0232

1985

Kip Addotta

Wet Dream/Live Stand-Up

7

023

1984

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Kip Addotta

White Boy Rapp

EP

A230-S

1984

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Frank Alesia & Timothy Blake

Forgive Me Father, I Have Sinned...

LP

A171

1973

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Alison Arngrim

Heeere's Amy!

LP

A199

1977

Alison Arngrim played Nellie Oleson on the TV show "Little House On The Prairie"

The Art Of Love (recorded live)

7"

STAG 1005

date unknown

This is an odd release. Both the sleeve and the vinyl have the Laff logo, but the catalog number is STAG 1005. Perhaps this was part of a series of "stag" releases. Any additional information you may have would be most appreciated.

This record may not exist as a Laff release. It was released on Lobo Records in a non-nude version, but a non-nude Laff release is unconfirmed.

Bryce Bond

Seduction Bachelor Style(nude cover)

LP

A5023

date unknown

My copy of this record has a Laff cover, but the record is on Lobo Records (LOBOLP-102). Maybe Laff bought existing copies and put them in Laff sleeves. Very strange. Does anybody know something about this?

Bottoms Up For Swingers

Soundtrack

LP

WP 1-3650

date unknown

It seems that Laff licensed this title and did not give it a regular Laff catalog number.

This is a strange one. My copy of this record has a Laff cover, but the record says Beacon Records. It appears that Laff bought existing copies and put the vinyl in their own sleeve. Very strange. Does anybody know something about this?

Hot Pepper

Various Artists

LP

V-1003

date unknown

This is a strange one. My copy of this record has a Laff REAR cover, but the FRONT cover and record says Vibrant Records. It appears that Laff bought existing copies and pasted a label on the rear cover. Very strange. Does anybody know something about this?

This is a strange one. The cover does not mention Laff anywhere, but the actual record is a standard Laff release. Perhaps Laff licenced the title and decided to use existing covers with their records.

also released in a promo version with a white label and black text. Both sides are marked "Promotion Copy" and "Not For Sale".

Richard & Willie

Funky Honkey, Nasty Nigger

LP

A182

1975

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Richard & Willie

Red White & Blue
From A Black Point Of View

LP

A192

1976

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Richard & Willie

Richard Pryor Meets... Richard & Willie
And... The SLA!!

LP

A188

1976

Richard & Willie

Richards Firecracker

LP

A214

1980

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Richard & Willie

Snow White & The Black Knight

LP

A160

1972

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Richard & Willie

Waitin For Gas

LP

A207

1979

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Richard & Willie & Redd Foxx

Comedy Roots

LP

A197

1977

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Faye Richmonde

For Men Only

LP

A132

date unknown

My copy of this record has a Laff cover, but the record is on Davis Records (JD-108). Maybe Laff bought existing copies and put them in Laff sleeves. Very strange. Does anybody know something about this?

Faye Richmonde

My Pussy Belongs To Daddy
Tony Got Hot Nuts

7

1007

date unknown

The artist is not listed on the single

Betty Ross

All Of Betty Ross

LP

L-104 C

date unknown

This is a strange one. My copy of this record has a Laff REAR cover, but the FRONT cover and record says Lobo Records. It appears that Laff bought existing copies and pasted a label on the rear cover. Very strange. Does anybody know something about this?

Also seen with the following catalog numbers: LP308 and LP504
Unknown what is on either cover